Chef in competition at Bocuse dʼOr in Switzerland. (Photo: Bocuse dʼOr Switzerland)

Organizers expect the contest to raise the profile of the capital, which is already on the global culinary map, Budapest deputy-mayor Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky said at the event, according to reports. 

The Sirha exhibition showcases more than 350 exhibitors from 19 countries.

Organizers expect the number of professionals visiting the exhibition to exceed 20,000. The exhibition started on May 9 and will end today.